Title Assistant Attorney General Consumer Protection
State Role Title Assistant Attorney General Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience Pay Band: UG Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law Location: Office of the Attorney General Agency Website: https://www.oag.state.va.us Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties This individual will analyze, investigate, and prosecute suspected violations of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act, including provisions regarding the sale of substances containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). In addition, the individual will have secondary responsibility for analyzing, investigating, and prosecuting violations of other state and federal consumer protection and antitrust laws as needed. Must have excellent writing skills and be prepared to appear in the appropriate state or federal court in civil actions filed against alleged violators. Will also provide legal advice to client agencies, assist in drafting official opinions, review proposed legislation, and work with counterparts in other states and federal agencies.
Minimum Qualifications Demonstrated ability to analyze and manage complex enforcement cases Well-developed oral and written communication skills Ability to interact effectively with state, federal government officials, a diverse workforce, and the general public Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 to 5 years of litigation experience in state and federal courts concentrating on consumer protection or similar matters Must be admitted to the Virginia State Bar
Special Instructions Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website https://www.jobs.virginia.gov to submit your application. Applications sent to the Recruitment email address will not be reviewed for the hiring process. We do not entertain phone calls or emails inquiring about application status. Instead, please login to the PageUpRMS system for updates on your application status.
Contact Information Name: OAG Recruitment Phone: 804-786-2071 Email: recruitment@oag.state.va.us
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter formerly COD provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022, - February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.